The Calgary Flames have begun negotiations on a contract extension with star forward Johnny Gaudreau, Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman reported in his “31 Thoughts” column on Friday evening.
Here’s exactly what Friedman had to say about the talks between the two sides:
Calgary has begun extension discussion with Johnny Gaudreau. This is purely my guess, but Flames probably have to jump over Matthew Tkachuk’s $7 million per season. He’s at $6.75 million now.
Gaudreau, 27, has one year remaining on the six-year deal he signed with the Flames back in 2016. He’ll become eligible to sign an extension with the Flames, for a maximum of eight years, on July 28.